Resource Development Associate

IFF (CDFI)•Chicago, IL

2d•$55,000 - $69,000•Hybrid

About The Position

IFF is a mission-driven lender, real estate consultant, and developer that helps communities thrive. Key to our success has been a deep sense of purpose, a broad perspective, and a relentless focus on achieving positive results. Across the Midwest we help clients from every sector, including human service agencies, health centers, schools, affordable housing developers, and healthy food grocery operators. Staff contribute extensive business experience and an unrivaled connection to the mission of IFF to the clients we serve. The Resource Development Associate is a critical part of the success of the Resource Development department and will support the increased visibility and funding of IFF. The Associate is responsible for implementing development efforts to support strategic priorities, lead general operating requests, and assist with prospect research. The ideal candidate has top-notch writing and storytelling skills, the ability to communicate complex concepts simply and concisely, a keen attention to detail, a commitment to and talent for solving problems collaboratively, and strong project management skills.

Requirements

Excellent oral and written communications skills.
High attention to detail, consistent and reliable follow-through, and ability to prioritize.
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products including Dynamics 365 preferred.

Nice To Haves

Experience in and knowledge of nonprofit sector, community development, finance, or real estate development is preferred.

Responsibilities

Prospect Research and Grant Pipeline Development
Lead grant lifecycle tracking through CRM database and other internal tracking tools.
Maintain Resource Development work plan to ensure internal and external deadlines are tracked accurately.
Assist in gathering organizational data, success stories, metrics, and updated attachments during proposal and reporting phases. Assist with grant portal submissions.
Support completion of assigned grant proposals and reports. Coordinate with staff across departments to gather program updates and impact data to complete assigned proposals and reports.
Track and catalogue organizational content including client impact stories, thought leadership features, internal and external newsletters, and other relevant material for use in resource development work products. Coordinate with broader External Affairs team for alignment.
Create and send donor acknowledgment letters for successful grant awards.
Lead document management process for the Resource Development team to ensure file accuracy and adherence to file storage processes and policies.
Update and maintain CRM database, work plan, and other relevant project management and internal alignment tools.
Organize and schedule team meetings.
Process and track department expenses by accurately preparing and submitting invoices for approval and payment.
Manage department software, industry, and partnership subscriptions.
Contribute creative and process driven ideas for department process improvements and overall strategy.
Develop and complete an annual professional development plan including Equity, Diversity and Inclusion focused goals.
Development of critical writing and analysis skills.
Perform other projects as assigned. No job description can be entirely comprehensive, and the jobholder will be expected to carry out such other duties as may be required from time to time and are broadly consistent with the job description and the position's status within the organization.